due praise
Example Sentences
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Only the courts are due praise, for how they sorted through some legitimate legal questions in unusually rapid fashion while under fierce political fire.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 7, 2014
Give due praise, of course, to Russell Wilson’s poise beyond his years, and Marshawn Lynch’s relentless running.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 3, 2014
Those on the committee received due praise from the returning council members and from the state legislature, but voices of criticism were also heard.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
We shall therefore leave them to enjoy that glorious obscurity, and silently admire their virtue, who can contemn the most delicious of human pleasures, that of receiving due praise.
From The Tatler, Volume 3 by Various
The mistake of Admiral Tschitchagoff doubtless helped its escape; but the army performed heroic deeds, for which due praise should be given.
From The Art of War by Mendell, George Henry
